Instructor - Certified

Position Summary

Reporting to the Program Coordinator, Instructors - Certified will be responsible for planning and delivering instructional sport programs to participants. They will be directly involved in the implementation and delivery of age-appropriate activities, ensure participant safety and engagement, follow policies and procedures, and work effectively with all staff.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Implement and actively supervise in planned activities.
• Engage participants
• Ensure there are a variety of activities in the program related to the type of activity being taught.
• Plan and organize all classes with daily lesson plans.
• Work with volunteers to ensure they are included in the programs and have various responsibilities.
• Ensure participant safety and security throughout the program 
• Communicate and interact with participants and make everyone feel welcome

• Report to work in sufficient time to ensure the program is ready to start on time.

• Assist in finding class coverage if unable to teach assigned class.
• Provide a list of supplies/equipment and set up needs required for the program to the Program Coordinator
• Supervise all aspects of the program including participants and volunteers.
• Complete and submit all necessary paperwork in a timely manner (e.g. attendance records, drop in sheets, list of hours worked, etc.
• Ensure the safety of participants, facilities and equipment at all times.
• Assist the Program Coordinator with delivering program evaluations to participants
• With the assistance of the integration team, modify activities to ensure participants with disabilities are able to participate in programs and be fully integrated into the program setting.
• Wear assigned uniform/name tag
• Attend scheduled staff meetings and training sessions prior to, during and outside regular programming hours.
• Maintain all current certifications and send updated copies to your supervisor
• Maintain excellent public relations at all times.
• Maintain good communication with staff and volunteers, facility users, and the Program Coordinator.
• Understand and implement the policies and procedures of the Facility(s), and of the Community Services Department.
• Represent the City of Richmond Hill in a cooperative, organized, enthusiastic and well-groomed manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Education and Experience

• High Five PHCD Certification is required if working with participants ages 6 – 12 years
• Emergency First Aid and CPR-B certification (Standard First Aid and CPR C for on ice programs)
• NCCP/Coaching Certification and/or equivalent  (Note to hiring staff: instructors must have this in order to get this pay rate – otherwise, if you have a good candidate that does not have this certification, they are paid at the Instructor-Non-certified Rate)
• Minimum age of 15 years
• Minimum 1 year experience related to the type of activity being taught

Required Skills/Knowledge

• Previous experience working with the assigned age group
• Excellent communication, decision making and customer service skills
• Ability to deliver the specified program on an instructional basis and teach the rules of the game
• Ability to work with minimal supervision (responsible, dependable, independent)
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Demonstrate the City’s corporate values of service, collaboration, care and courage
• Ability to perform first aid to the standard of your certification
• Coaching experience would be an asset
• Demonstrates good judgment and makes sound decisions
• Shows commitment to personal growth, development, and leadership opportunities
• Shares new ideas and challenges the status quo
• Proven written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate with honesty, openness, respect, and trust
• Takes initiative to participate in a culture of learning, mentoring, and sharing
• Contributes to building and being a part of a positive culture
• Demonstrate the City’s corporate values of care, collaboration, courage and service
• Requires satisfactory Police Vulnerable Sector Check
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule when required, including evenings and/or weekends

Leadership Competencies